Engineer I or II - Stormwater Engineering

Salary

$86k – $103k/yr

Location

City Engineering - City of Colorado Springs, CO, CO, US

Department

Engineering

Source

GovernmentJobs

Description

Engineer I or II - Stormwater Engineering

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a talented and experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our team and oversee the design and construction projects for the  Stormwater Enterprise. The ideal candidate will play a key role in planning, managing, and coordinating various design and construction projects and will work closely with other departmental stakeholders to ensure the success of these projects.

Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position will be filled at either the Engineer I or Engineer II level.

Hiring range for the Engineer I position: $71,986.30 - $86,418.13 Annually
Hiring range for the Engineer II position: $85,525.56 - $102,671.74 Annually

For more information on our growth opportunities, please look at the 2026 City of Colorado Springs Salary Schedule


Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and administer design and construction contracts for civil engineering projects for the Stormwater Enterprise Capital program
• Plan, oversee and manage the design and construction projects for Stormwater Enterprise, ensuring that all projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure efficient project delivery
• Prepare requests for proposals and bids, lead the selection process for contracted design and construction services
• Negotiate contracts, and oversee construction inspection and testing 
• Establish project schedules, monitor project budgets, and allocate resources in a manner that ensures project success
• Coordinate with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other city departments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws
• Maintain project documentation files and records, including documenting project progress, budget, and operations
• Develop standard procedures and policies related to project management
• Work with a team of project management professionals to discuss implementation strategies for the program.
• Other duties as assigned

Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study. 
• This is an entry level position and prior experience is not required.
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions.

Engineer II:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study. 
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

• Possess a current Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience in capital project design and management
• Experience with water resource engineering projects
• Experience in procurement, contract compliance, and/ or contract administration
• Experience in bookkeeping, or managing a budget in a professional setting
• Experience working in a federal and/or municipal government setting

Please contact City Recruiting at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this position.

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